He had a temper tantrum and banged his fist on the ground.
tantrum in British English
(ˈtæntrəm)
noun
(often plural)
a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper
Also called (Austral): tanty (ˈtæntɪ)
Word origin
C18: of unknown origin
temper tantrum in American English
noun
tantrum
Word origin
[1925–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Nazi, chain reaction, decibel, dropout, payload
Examples of 'temper tantrum' in a sentence
temper tantrum
He had expected anger from Autumn, a temper tantrum maybe, but her voice had been strangely quiet, tormented.
Lawson, Jonell ROSES ARE FOR THE RICH
It is, of course, far more serious than just a temper tantrum.
The Sun (2015)
Even then, if he conceded, a temper tantrum would often follow.
The Sun (2018)
When stopped, he threw a temper tantrum.
Globe and Mail (2003)
But her smug expression dissolved into tears as details of her vicious hour-long temper tantrum were revealed.
The Sun (2008)
While a temper tantrum might make you feel better, it's not going to help you win friends and influence people.
The Sun (2013)
Experiments featured in the series also reveal how to diffuse a temper tantrum - distraction techniques work best.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The day of action was a temper tantrum, a stamp of the foot in place of a considered response to the problems of the country.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other words, it was an ill-focused, chaotic, exuberant, violent, adolescent temper tantrum forged into a political movement.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I hope he has a temper tantrum, has a swing at someone and gets thrown out.